What happened?
Meralco Bolts lost to San Miguel 99-92. San Miguel rallied in the final quarter.
Why it matters for Meralco Bolts
Meralco was leading 19-17 in the first quarter. They continued to pile up points up to the end of the second quarter.
What comes next?
San Miguel's Charles Rhodes struggled in the third quarter. He scored a number of three-point shots in the third and fourth quarters.
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Junmar Fajardo | 24 |
| Cabagnot | 23 |
| Charles Rhodes | 22 |
| Lassiter | 16 |
| Santos | 12 |
| Ross | 2 |
Top scorers for Meralco were Stepheson with 21 points, Dillinger with 21 points, Amer with 16 points, Newsome with 9 points, and Nabong with 8 points. San Miguel coach Leo Austria admitted that his players were still rusty after a long layoff. The team's experience in the championship helped them take care of the situation in the second half. In the first game of this Sunday's double-header, Alaska beat Talk N Text 105-102. Meralco Bolts will look to bounce back from this loss. They will need to improve their performance in the upcoming games. The team's fans are hoping for a better result next time. San Miguel's win was a significant one. It showed that they are a strong team in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. Meralco Bolts will need to work hard to catch up with them. The team's players are determined to do better. They will practice hard and come back stronger. The PBA Commissioner's Cup is an exciting tournament. Many teams are competing for the top prize. Meralco Bolts are one of them. They will do their best to win. The team's coach is confident in their abilities. He believes that they can do well in the tournament. The players are also confident. They know that they have the skills and talent to win. The team's fans are supporting them all the way. They will cheer for them in every game. Meralco Bolts will not give up. They will keep fighting until the end. The PBA Commissioner's Cup is a challenging tournament. But Meralco Bolts are ready for it. They will do their best to succeed. And they will not disappoint their fans. The team's performance will improve. They will learn from their mistakes. And they will come back stronger. The PBA Commissioner's Cup is an exciting tournament. And Meralco Bolts are a part of it. They will make their fans proud. And they will do their best to win.